“In the few weeks I have been home, I have already marched in two parades, driven across the state from Billings to Flathead, and eaten about two barbecues a day,” Mutch reports. “Lots of miles and as many calories and just getting started.”

Mutch, a Billings native who graduated from the University of Montana, is the campaign manager for Ken Miller[3], a former state senator and a small businessman. Miller is one of five Republicans running to succeed Democrat Gov. Brian Schweitzer[4], who is term limited.

“My candidate is the favorite of the grassroots/conservative base, which is a good place to be these days,” Mutch said.